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Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Wide eyes or face; River bay; Municipality in Finland

Not a lot is known about this two-syllable feminine name, but it certainly flows sonorously. It is thought to be a short form of monikers that begin with Eur. One fine example which still has the -a at the end is Europa. A Latin version of Europe in Greek, it can be traced to the terms eurys and ops, meaning “wide” and “face” or “eyes,” respectively. Interestingly, in Greek mythology, Zeus was so charmed by Europa’s beauty that he swept her away to Crete while disguised as a white bull. Eura is also a Japanese surname that signifies “river bay” in some kanji. And, if you’re looking at the map, you’ll find Eura is a municipality in Finland. Giving baby the opportunity to make their own meaning in life, Eura is a striking choice.